Woolly velvet polypore is a unique fungus that forms tough, shelf-like structures on tree trunks. It has a velvety, brown surface with a woolly texture. Typically found in temperate forests, woolly velvet polypore plays a role in wood decomposition, contributing to nutrient recycling in its ecosystem. Despite its intriguing appearance, little is known about its biology compared to more commonly studied fungi.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 13 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy, undistinguished scent.
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Common Questions
General Info About Woolly velvet polypore
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Attributes of Woolly velvet polypore
Cap Diameter
4 - 13 cm
Height
3 - 5 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 11 cm across; circular, flat; yellowish brown to rusty brown; soft and velvety
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Velvety
Stem
Stem 2.5 - 4 cm long, 2 cm thick; conical; rusty brown; spongy
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Flesh
Rather thick; soft, spongy, firm, fibrous; ochre brown
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy, undistinguished scent.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Red
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Woolly velvet polypore
Woolly velvet polypore prefers the buried roots or wood of conifers, especially spruces and sometimes pines, where it causes a white rot.
Distribution Area of Woolly velvet polypore
North America,continental Europe,northern Asia
Scientific Classification of Woolly velvet polypore
